Yes, you read that right: someone climbed the monolith El Capitan in Yosemite without ropes, in what’s called a “free solo” ascent. That means crawling up the vertical rock face with only your hands, feet, muscles, and steely (some would … Continue reading →
You wouldn’t think it would be controversial to praise Western Civilization. Even among liberals. After all, liberalism itself, and the principles of liberty, protection of the underdog, celebration of diversity, the scientific method, and a host of other things that … Continue reading →
Voluminous coverage on the meeting. The handshake passes muster at Vox, while Twitter has a field day with the pressing of the flesh. How about the actual content of the talks? Well, there’s this: At first, media thought Trump would … Continue reading →
…whether “Europe—subsconsciouly—expects America to save it again?” My short answer: Yes, indeed. And not just subconsciously. I think they consciously expect it and believe it is their due. But I also don’t think Europe—and we’re talking about Western Europe here, … Continue reading →
Or something like that. The premise of this Politico article initially seems so bizarre it’s hard to fathom. The title, “Trump’s leaks crackdown sends chills through national security world,” had me scratching my head and asking, “Isn’t that what’s it’s … Continue reading →
Today I came across this Daily Caller article entitled “Ivanka Turns Heads In This Striking Red Outfit Getting Off Air Force One In Poland.” It went like this: Ivanka Trump was hard to miss Wednesday night as she was captured … Continue reading →
I found this in a comment from a reluctant Trump-defender at an Atlantic article in which Peter Beinart had been dissing Trump’s Warsaw speech: Trump is not an intellectual, he is not the great diplomat like Regan [sic], he is … Continue reading →
…that Poland’s First Lady was reluctant to shake Trump’s hand. That’s a common imaginary meme on the left—people not wanting to shake Trump’s hand. Melania not wanting to hold Trump’s hand. They’re like little kids saying “He’s got cooties!” But … Continue reading →
Not fake tyranny. This: A mob stormed Venezuela’s opposition-dominated National Assembly on Wednesday with the apparent acquiescence of government troops and carried out a startling attack on lawmakers and journalists. Bloodied lawmakers were treated for broken ribs and head injuries, … Continue reading →
I think I’m getting jaded, because articles like this one have come to amuse me. They’re so transparent, and so seemingly unaware of how absurd they sound. I know they don’t sound the least bit absurd to the left, however, … Continue reading →
First let’s look at the transcript of the speech (sorry it’s a link to CNN, but they’re the ones providing it right now, so they’re definitely good for something). And here’s the way the leftist press (the Guardian, in this … Continue reading →
Poland ♥ Trump (relatively speaking, anyway): “It’s going to be huge””absolutely huge,” Mr. Tarczynski said of the coming welcome for Mr. Trump. “They just love him, the people in Poland””they just really love him.” Poland is working to put on … Continue reading →